The Bright SCIdea Challenge provides support for students at university (UK and International) to develop an innovative science-based idea into a business plan and to compete for a £5,000 prize.
SCI supports entrants in the competition by delivering free, exclusive training. Teams with the strongest business plan are invited to deliver their pitch to an expert panel of experienced, successful senior business people and innovators
For more information, please download the Bright SCIdea Challenge flyer and the Bright SCIdea Challenge Handbook.
Key dates for Bright SCIdea 2025:
- Application deadline: 13 November 2024
- Business training Workshops: 26 and 27 November 2024
- Business Plan Deadline: Friday 31 January 2025
- Final: Tuesday 18 March 2025